Therapist profile
Alison "Cindy" Lapidus, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship Support
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT3744; LMFT, California / 142569
- NPI1003358797
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management strategies
- CBT for behavior change
- Gottman communication work
About Alison
Alison "Cindy" Lapidus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 14 years of experience. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or life-change challenges.
She focuses on practical, talk-based work and clear goals. Sessions include problem-solving, improving communication, and managing strong emotions like anger and resentment. She also addresses sleep problems, addiction concerns, and issues tied to identity or sexual orientation.
Cindy uses approaches that help people notice patterns and try different behaviors. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting.
Mindfulness-based practices are used to slow emotional reactivity and build steady attention. When relationship issues are central, she can apply elements of the Gottman Method to strengthen communication and reduce recurring conflict. Motivational interviewing supports work on change goals such as addiction, health, or career moves.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions aim to identify small experiments you can try between meetings. People who want concrete steps for anger, better communication, or handling work stress often find this approach useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters most to the client and emphasizes listening and reflection to clarify goals. Online sessions use that same attention to help people name their priorities and set practical steps to reduce anger and stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online session this can include reviewing thought records, planning behavioral experiments, and following up on what changed between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention practices that reduce reactivity and promote steadier responses to triggers, which can be taught and practiced in a remote session.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, Gottman-informed communication work, or a blend makes the most sense for present goals. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use audio-only options when video would be difficult or choose a longer session when deeper work is planned.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She helps with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as ongoing resentment. Anger is listed among many areas she addresses alongside stress, trauma, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, talk-based work with clear goals. Her style combines client-centered listening with structured techniques like CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults on issues such as midlife transitions, workplace stress, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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